First, an update on the status of my lightning photo. I have reached 30 votes and I am now in third place by one vote.
That does not mean I am not still asking people to vote for my photo. There are still 13 days left in the competition. If you haven't voted yet and still want to, please do so.
Okay, on to the 1001 rules.
This morning I found this blog, "1001 rules for my unborn son."
http://rulesformyunbornson.tumblr.com/
It has quite a bit of good advice. It even allows you to email your advice and see if it is worthy enough to make the list.
Here are some of the rules:
262. Don't sabatage the family portrait. Smile please.
77. Never side against your brother in a fight.
20. Learn an instrument, preferably one that can be played at home in the company of friends.
And when I saw this one, I saw a familiar face staring back:
270. Stand up to bullies. You'll only have to do it once.
Before you go right to rule 270, check to see if you can guess who that face might be. FYI, he's not really a bully. :-)
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
29 Votes, 13 days
I'm excited to say that my Lightning photo currently has 29 votes in the competition being run on Photrade.
If you have voted for my photo, thank you so much.
If you haven't but want to and have just delayed, may I please ask you to not delay further? With the 29 votes, I am currently tied for 3rd place. As of now, I would really like to have at least 35 votes. Six more votes, that's all. (This might change as the competition comes to a close.) Please consider placing your vote.
Here is how you go about voting:
When you click on the link below, you will need to register and join the contests before you can place your vote for me.
http://www.photrade.com/contest/aperturenatureworkshops2
Once you have registered and joined the contest, click on the link below again,
- then go to "SUBMISSIONS",
- and you will see a box on the right that says "MOST RECENT". Click that and select "MOST VOTED FOR". There you will see my photo in the top row.
This is a very important competition for me. One of the key prizes is one that I would be able to learn a lot from. It is "a group of four professional photographers will be joined by four amateur photographers at Yosemite National Park for unparalleled photo opportunities, followed by first-hand instruction in Apple Aperture by a team of Apple-certified Aperture trainers."
This would be such a tremendous training opportunity for me. I would be able to use these skills for my job at the church and beyond.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
Web advertising?
Obviously no one monitors the advertisements that go along with news stories. The computer must just look for keywords, but come on,,, really???
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
One is too many
How can it be that one little email can bring back so many memories?
First a bit of background:
August 1998 was my first missions trip. I went to Russia to serve in an orphanage my church in Colorado Springs sponsored through an organization called Children's HopeChest. I returned two more times over the next year and spent a total of about 2 1/2 months there.
I received an email from a friend of mine in Colorado Springs this morning. Patti and her husband, Bruce, adopted two of the children from the orphanage. I know many more families who adopted children once they made the trip over there and the children found a place in their heart.
Patti forwarded a story to me that brought a smile to my face amidst the tears. Here's the story:
When you think of two roads, the Robert Frost poem may come to mind with the thought that taking the road less traveled makes all the difference. The same can be said in the case of the “orphan road.”
Just recently, Katya Celenina, CHC’s National Director in Russia, told the story of two girls. Unfortunately, it’s a familiar one.
Lida and Sasha were graduates of the same orphanage in Russia.
When they left the safety of the orphanage for life out in the world, they were offered the same opportunities from Children’s HopeChest, but each chose a different path.
Sasha (on the left) chose to accept a placement at a Children’s HopeChest Family Center. These small group homes are staffed 24/7 by CHC-trained foster parents. This model is effective because it grabs kids at their point of crisis, and helps them take deliberate steps toward adulthood.
At the Family Center, Sasha received love and encouragement. She finished her degree. Today, she works as a teacher in Russia. She’s a successful and happily married young woman. A success story on every level.
Lida (on the right) chose to go her own route. In time, she found herself trapped in a web of bad relationships and decisions with no support. Lida became a prostitute, working the long stretch of road between Moscow and Vladimir. She was found alongside it one morning, the road that ended her short life.
This is another reminder of how the work we all do on behalf of orphans is beyond “good deeds.” It is, in fact, life and death. When it comes to the Lida’s and Sasha’s of Russia, the prayer and support of our partners makes all the difference.
The road Lida was found on is a desolate stretch. I have images in my mind about how she was earning money to survive, the men that used her and threw her away as well as the society that did the same. I also have images that are out of a horror movie. I have heard of people being found along this road. No one stops to render aid. They keep driving. And even more horrific that I won't go into.
Lida has a brother, Sasha. They were the only family they had and now Sasha is alone. They both heard the Gospel. I was there, I took part. I really hope that she is in the loving arms of Christ right now.
First a bit of background:
August 1998 was my first missions trip. I went to Russia to serve in an orphanage my church in Colorado Springs sponsored through an organization called Children's HopeChest. I returned two more times over the next year and spent a total of about 2 1/2 months there.
I received an email from a friend of mine in Colorado Springs this morning. Patti and her husband, Bruce, adopted two of the children from the orphanage. I know many more families who adopted children once they made the trip over there and the children found a place in their heart.
Patti forwarded a story to me that brought a smile to my face amidst the tears. Here's the story:
When you think of two roads, the Robert Frost poem may come to mind with the thought that taking the road less traveled makes all the difference. The same can be said in the case of the “orphan road.”
Just recently, Katya Celenina, CHC’s National Director in Russia, told the story of two girls. Unfortunately, it’s a familiar one.
Lida and Sasha were graduates of the same orphanage in Russia.
When they left the safety of the orphanage for life out in the world, they were offered the same opportunities from Children’s HopeChest, but each chose a different path.
Sasha (on the left) chose to accept a placement at a Children’s HopeChest Family Center. These small group homes are staffed 24/7 by CHC-trained foster parents. This model is effective because it grabs kids at their point of crisis, and helps them take deliberate steps toward adulthood.
At the Family Center, Sasha received love and encouragement. She finished her degree. Today, she works as a teacher in Russia. She’s a successful and happily married young woman. A success story on every level.
Lida (on the right) chose to go her own route. In time, she found herself trapped in a web of bad relationships and decisions with no support. Lida became a prostitute, working the long stretch of road between Moscow and Vladimir. She was found alongside it one morning, the road that ended her short life.
This is another reminder of how the work we all do on behalf of orphans is beyond “good deeds.” It is, in fact, life and death. When it comes to the Lida’s and Sasha’s of Russia, the prayer and support of our partners makes all the difference.
The road Lida was found on is a desolate stretch. I have images in my mind about how she was earning money to survive, the men that used her and threw her away as well as the society that did the same. I also have images that are out of a horror movie. I have heard of people being found along this road. No one stops to render aid. They keep driving. And even more horrific that I won't go into.
Lida has a brother, Sasha. They were the only family they had and now Sasha is alone. They both heard the Gospel. I was there, I took part. I really hope that she is in the loving arms of Christ right now.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
I would appreciat your help
I have posted this once before, but time is running out.
I have entered one of my photos in a competition that I would very much like to win. One of the key prizes that I would be able to learn a lot from is "a group of four professional photographers will be joined by four amateur photographers at Yosemite National Park for unparalleled photo opportunities, followed by first-hand instruction in Apple Aperture by a team of Apple-certified Aperture trainers."
This would be such a tremendous training opportunity for me. I would be able to use these skills for my job at the church and beyond.
When you click on the link below, you will need to register and join the contests before you can place your vote for me. Once you have registered, click on the link below, then go to "SUBMISSIONS", and you will see a box on the right that says "MOST RECENT". Click that and select "MOST VOTED FOR". There you will see my photo in the top row.
I currently have 15 votes but would like to see if I can get at least 15 more.
Please, would you consider signing up to vote for me?? It would mean a lot to me.
And if you know anyone else who might be able to help, I would appreciate it as well. Please provide them a link to my blog or a direct link to the contest site.
Thanks
http://www.photrade.com/contest/aperturenatureworkshops2
I have entered one of my photos in a competition that I would very much like to win. One of the key prizes that I would be able to learn a lot from is "a group of four professional photographers will be joined by four amateur photographers at Yosemite National Park for unparalleled photo opportunities, followed by first-hand instruction in Apple Aperture by a team of Apple-certified Aperture trainers."
This would be such a tremendous training opportunity for me. I would be able to use these skills for my job at the church and beyond.
When you click on the link below, you will need to register and join the contests before you can place your vote for me. Once you have registered, click on the link below, then go to "SUBMISSIONS", and you will see a box on the right that says "MOST RECENT". Click that and select "MOST VOTED FOR". There you will see my photo in the top row.
I currently have 15 votes but would like to see if I can get at least 15 more.
Please, would you consider signing up to vote for me?? It would mean a lot to me.
And if you know anyone else who might be able to help, I would appreciate it as well. Please provide them a link to my blog or a direct link to the contest site.
Thanks
http://www.photrade.com/contest/aperturenatureworkshops2
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Sunday, November 2, 2008
How good is your cell phone service.?
The Verizon "can you hear me guy" and network show up and follow someone around, just like on TV. He and everyone else in the park were taken by surprise.
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